G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 vs Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
2×8 GB · DDR3 · 1600 MHz · CL10Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
2×4 GB · DDR4 · 2400 MHz · CL17G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.
- Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB).
- Speed: Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
- CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
- G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 has lower true latency (12.5 ns vs 14.2 ns; speed and CL combined).
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10
If you care most about total capacity, cAS latency, true latency.
Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17
If you care most about speed.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 | Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 47 |
| DDR3 | Type | DDR4 |
| 16 GB | Total capacity | 8 GB |
| 2×8 GB | Kit | 2×4 GB |
| 1,600 MHz | Speed | 2,400 MHz |
| CL10 | CAS latency | CL17 |
| ≈ $86 | Estimated price | ≈ $170 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 or Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 better?
G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 and Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Total capacity: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (16 GB vs 8 GB). Speed: Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz). CAS latency: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 leads (CL10 vs CL17).
Which one is faster?
Speed: Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 leads (2,400 MHz vs 1,600 MHz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: G.Skill Ares 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 CL10 ≈ $86, Mushkin MES4S240HF4GX2 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 2400 CL17 ≈ $170. Current prices vary by store.